Atty. Patrick Stephen Smith
Patrick Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile law, elder law and 10 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Stephen Smith at a Glance
Patrick Stephen Smith is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Beltran Beltran Smith Oppel And Mackenzie L L P. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trusts, criminal defense, estate litigation, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in California (1985) and Colorado U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Northern Arizona University (B.S., 1982). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Stephen Smith
- Patrick Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile law, elder law and 10 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Patrick practices at Beltran, Beltran, Smith, Oppel & Mackenzie, L.L.P. in Los Angeles, CA
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Patrick Stephen Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Stephen Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Workplace Discrimination in Los Angeles
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Trusts in Los Angeles
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Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Los Angeles
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Juvenile Law in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Patrick Stephen Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Stephen Smith's practice in the field of discrimination, trusts, criminal defense, estate litigation, and juvenile.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Stephen Smith brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Colorado U.S. Supreme Court, Patrick Stephen Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, trusts, and criminal defense, Patrick Stephen Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Patrick Stephen Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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